In today’s era, smartphones have become an important part of our personal and professional life. Everything from banking apps, personal chats, documents to biometric details is present in the phone. But there is a big danger hidden among this facility – spyware.
Spyware is a dangerous software that steals data from your phone without your knowledge. It can monitor sensitive information like your location, call, message, camera, photo and password. Many times it comes to your device from the link or suspected website of third party apps.
How to identify Spyware in the phone?
1. Fall in phone speed or battery rapid finish
If your smartphone has suddenly slowed down or the battery is excessively ending, then it may indicate that spyware is active in the phone.
2. Check the list of apps
Go to the Settings> Manage Apps of the phone and check that there is no app that you have not installed yourself. If any suspicious app is seen, then uninstall immediately.
3. Unusual increase in data usage
Spyware usually steals data through the Internet. If consumption of data has suddenly increased without reason, it is possible that the phone has spyware present.
How to avoid spyware?
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Avoid clicking on an unknown link, whether they have come on SMS or WhatsApp
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Do not give excessive permission to any app, such as camera, mic, contacts etc. only to reliable apps.
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Use VPN when using public Wi-Fi
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Keep your smartphone operating system and apps up-to-date
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